Isaiah 57:5 · KJV

"Enflaming yourselves with idols under every green tree, slaying the children in the valleys under the clifts of the rocks?"

King James Version

Passage Context

³But draw near hither, ye sons of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer and the whore.

⁴Against whom do ye sport yourselves? against whom make ye a wide mouth, and draw out the tongue? are ye not children of transgression, a seed of falsehood,

⁵Enflaming yourselves with idols under every green tree, slaying the children in the valleys under the clifts of the rocks?

⁶Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion; they, they are thy lot: even to them hast thou poured a drink offering, thou hast offered a meat offering. Should I receive comfort in these?

⁷Upon a lofty and high mountain hast thou set thy bed: even thither wentest thou up to offer sacrifice.

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Reflection Questions

What idols do you struggle with in your life?

How does this verse challenge your understanding of sacrifice?

When have you seen the impact of idolatry in your community?

Life Application

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Identify and confront any modern-day idols in your life that distract from your relationship with God.

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